Head of Media Relations & Thought Leadership, MEA

A Snapshot of Your Day

In this role you will lead the Media Relations
and Thought Leadership activities for Siemens Energy across the Middle East and
Africa Hub. While providing state-of-the-art and best-in-class “classic” media
relations, you will actively support the transition of the press office at the
edge of the digital age. We shape and safeguard the reputation of Siemens
Energy as a global technology leader and responsible corporate citizen

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Collaborate with the Head of Middle East
  and Africa Communications and the Global Head of Media Relations to define
  and implement the media relations and thought leadership strategy for
  Siemens Energy in the Middle East and Africa.
• Develop and execute an internal and
  external influencer management strategy, creating a robust network and
  roadmap for the region.
• Serve as the primary media spokesperson,
  representing Siemens Energy to external audiences.
• Craft and execute a comprehensive 360° PR
  strategy that highlights Siemens Energy’s business and technological
  advancements. Contribute to the digital transformation of the
  Communications function with innovative and creative approaches.
• Create and disseminate compelling stories
  across all external channels, maintaining a holistic view of current
  topics within the company. Regularly report and analyze news performance.
• Plan and coordinate proactive
  communication initiatives such as press conferences, workshops, and trips,
  while monitoring and engaging with Social Media activities related to
  Siemens Energy.
• Collaborate closely with other
  departments, including Strategic Messaging, Story Cockpit, Employee
  Engagement, and Business Area Communications, to ensure cohesive
  communication efforts.
• Manage and nurture existing relationships
  with external partners and influencers, while also establishing new,
  sustainable connections.
• Position key spokespeople and executives
  at various online and offline events, crafting speeches and developing
  comprehensive briefing materials.
• Lead a Media Relations team across the
  region, fostering a high-performing, empowered, and accountable
  organizational culture.

What You Bring

• A university degree in journalism, public
  relations, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in public
  relations or journalism.
• A solid understanding of contemporary public
  relations practices and the evolving global media landscape, with the
  ability to drive innovative ideas.
• A passion for mastering the latest
  platforms, experimenting with new storytelling and content-creation tools,
  and applying social media techniques to enhance engagement and generate
  buzz.
• Excellent communication skills in English;
  proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
• An outstanding team player who is
  proactive, takes initiative, and is results oriented

.Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more
than just an energy technology company. With 96,000 dedicated employees in more
than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that
the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and
sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories
drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s
electricity generation.  

Our global team is committed
to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the
boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that
encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization,
new technologies, and energy transformation.  

Find out how you can make a
difference at Siemens Energy
:
https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo   

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all
the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our
combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy
celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion,
identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not
discriminate based on our differences.